Module: Motor Control & Learning

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Motor Control & Learning
Module Code	SS107
School	School of Health & Human Performance
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Kevin O'Brien Semester 2: Kevin O'Brien Autumn: Kevin O'Brien
Module Teachers	Kevin O'Brien
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Repeat examination
Array

Description

The purpose of this module is to provide the student with the knowledge, skills and understanding essential for the effective understanding and analysis of human movement in the physical education context with a specific focus on theories relating to Motor Development and Motor Learning. The focus will be practical, experience being gained and expertise being developed in the observation and analysis of activities. This module will underpin the practical work involved in the course.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify and critically assess the constraints underlying the acquisition of skill,
2. Describe human movement using effective terminology.
3. Identify and modify the constraints influencing the emergence of the motor coordination.
4. Identify and correct errors in fundamental motor skill performance.
5. Differentiate the different scientific perspectives of the motor learning and motor development process.
6. Differentiate the different scientific perspectives of the motor learning process.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	No Description
Laboratory	24	No Description
Independent Study	77	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Stages of learning Human Information Processing Motor Control Attention & Performance

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	60%	Examination Weight	40%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Report(s)	Practical report	60%

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Magill, R.A: 2004, Motor Learning and Control Concepts and Applications (7th edition). NewYork, NewYork: McGrawHill,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

ATT	BSc Athletic Therapy and Training
BSSA	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
BSSAO	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
HMSA	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
IESA	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
IESAO	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
SHSA	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SSH	BSc Sport Science and Health

Date of Last Revision

03-JUN-11

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